Seahawks on the 2014 Pro Bowl roster

January 3, 2014 9:55 AM

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Seahawks on the 2014 Pro Bowl roster

The NFL on Friday evening announced its Pro Bowl roster for 2014, and as one of the NFL's best teams, the Seattle Seahawks have six representatives on the all-star squad. Just two Seattle teams (1984 and 2005) have fielded more Pro Bowlers (seven each). Click through the gallery to meet all six of this year's honorees.

Marshawn Lynch earned his third-straight trip to Hawaii as one of the top running backs in the NFL. Through 15 games, Lynch has gained 1,160 rushing yards and scored 11 touchdowns on 279 carries, and has added 312 receiving yards and two scores on 35 catches.

Russell Wilson earned a spot in the Pro Bowl again this year after playing as an alternate last January. In his second pro season, Wilson has remained a steady and explosive force on Seattle's offense, passing for 3,185 yards, 25 touchdowns and just nine interceptions while completing 63.0 percent of his throws.

Widely considered a favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, Richard Sherman was a no-brainer for the 2014 Pro Bowl. He leads the NFL in interceptions with eight this season, including one pick-six, and has also defended 15 passes in addition to his 47 tackles.

Sherman's biggest competition for Defensive Player of the Year may be teammate Earl Thomas, who has developed into a superstar now in his fourth pro season. He earned his third-straight trip to the Pro Bowl with 5 interceptions, two forced fumbles and a whopping 98 tackles in the defensive backfield.

Seattle's other starting safety, Kam Chancellor, returns to the Pro Bowl (he made it in 2011) after a monster season. Through 15 games, Chancellor has made three interceptions, defended six passes and has collected 85 total tackles this year.

Steady and sure-footed, Max Unger leads one of the NFL's most explosive offenses -- and has had to do it for much of the 2013 season with a patchwork offensive line around him. Unger has been integral in leading and developing Seattle's young and inexperienced O-linemen and is headed to his second Pro Bowl.